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Farmworker Advocates Push For Federal Protections Amid Pandemic

Farmworkers are considered essential, but advocates and some lawmakers say the government isn't supporting their safety.

Farmworker Advocates Push For Federal Protections Amid Pandemic
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The federal government considers farmworkers an essential workforce, but the issues many of them face have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Newsy's Lauren Magarino explores the federal response to keeping farmworkers safe and advocates' push for changes to last beyond the pandemic.